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Old New Orleans Rum Distillery Tour
August 13, 2008 - December 31, 2009

Times: Monday - Friday 11;00 am AND 2:00 pm; Saturday 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm
Location:  Old New Orleans Rum, 2815 Frenchmen Street
Phone:  (504) 945-9400
Admission:  $10.00
Celebration Distillation offers tours and tastings at the distillery. Our tours offer a intimate and detailed look at the distillation process from beginning to end. All of our tours conclude with a visit to our tasting room. Become a connoisseur as you experience the subtle flavors of our distinctive rums. On occasion the distillers will offer samples of rums we have yet to bring to market to get your thoughts on the directions they are going.

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Melange - The Ritz Carlton New Orleans Presents Weekly Sunday Brunch
October 19, 2008 - December 27, 2009

Times: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location:  The Ritz Carlton, Melange Restaurant
Phone:  (504) 670-2828
Admission:  $44.00 Adults; Children 11 years old and under $20.00
The Ritz Carlton's talented culinary team will prepare a lavish and luscious buffet of seasonal favorites including carved meats, omelet and seafood stations, fish, vegetables, salads, soup and delectable desserts. Reservations are recommended but not required.

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Crescent City Farmers Market Uptown
January 3, 2009 - December 26, 2009

Times: Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Uptown Square, 200 Broadway St.
Join us for an amazing selection of the freshest, tastiest fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and freshly made pies, bedding plants, dairy products, freshly cut flowers, and more! direct from our region's finest farmers, fishers, and bakers. Nestled between the levee and Broadway in the parking lot of Uptown Square, the Tuesday Market is an ideal place to start your week's grocery shopping, to pop in for a gourmet sandwich during your lunch break, or simply to schmooze with some of Uptown New Orleans' most innovative restaurant chefs who often can be found planning menus with Market vendors.

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The Louisiana State Museum and the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club present From Tramps to Kings
January 10, 2009 - December 30, 2009

Times: Tuesday - Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
http://www.lsm.crt.state.la.us
Location:  The Presbetere, 751 Chartres St.
Phone:  (504) 568-6968
Admission:  $6.00 for adults, and $5.00 for seniors and active military personnel; Children under 12 are free.
The Louisiana State Museum and the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club present From Tramps to Kings: Zulu 100 Years, a yearlong exhibit exploring the origins, the unique Carnival traditions, and the cultural and civic contributions of Zulu from 1909 to the present.

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House of Blues Presents - The Gospel Sunday Brunch January 25, 2009 - January 31, 2010
Times: 10:00 am http://www.hob.com Location: House of Blues, 225 Decatur St. Phone: (504) 310-4999 Admission: $16.50 - $38.50 Hallelujah! It's back! The Sunday Gospel Brunch returns to the House Of Blues New Orleans!	Remove

Arts Market of New Orleans
January 31, 2009 - November 28, 2009

Times: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Palmer Park (at the corner of S. Claiborne Ave. and S. Carrollton Ave.
Phone: (504) 523-1465
Presented by the Arts Council of New Orleans, the Arts Market is a monthly arts market held the LAST Saturday of every month. Located at Palmer Park in the lovely Carrollton Section of Uptown New Orleans (At the corner of two well trafficked streets, S. Claiborne Ave and S. Carrollton Ave,) the Arts Market has no admission charge. The Arts Market features handmade, affordable art from local and regional artists and artisans. Styles of art include Painting, Photography, Ceramics, Glass, Jewelry, Wood, and Printmaking, plus handmade clothing, soap, candles, and other delights. Between 50 and 100 artists display and sell their wares each month. The Arts Market also features live entertainment, food and beverage booths, and a children's activities area.

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Muriel's Jackson Square 3 Course Table d' Hotel Dinner
February 4, 2009 - February 5, 2010

Times: Monday - Friday 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
http://www.muriels.com
Location: 801 Chartres Street, On The corner of Jackson Square
Phone: (504) 568-1885

Muriel’s Jackson Square offers an exceptional 3 course meal for only $28.95. Come enjoy a full dining experience featuring many choices such as Crawfish and Goat Cheese Crêpes, Turtle Soup, Gumbo, BBQ Shrimp, Pecan Crusted Puppy Drum and Shrimp Remoulade. Muriel's is housed in an historic building overlooking Jackson Square. Come immerse yourself in New Orleans culture and revelry that reflects the rich cultural, and culinary character of the Crescent City.

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Chef Michael Farrell Brings a Fresh Culinary Style to Meritage at the Maison Dupuy
February 19, 2009 - December 30, 2009

Location: Le Meritage at The Maison Dupuy
Phone: (504) 648-6119
Morty Valldejuli, general manger of the Maison Dupuy Hotel, is proud to unveil Le Meritage, an exciting new dining concept whereby fresh seasonal cuisine is impeccably matched to the primary characteristics of wine. All dishes on the menu are available in large and small plates and wines by the glass are offered in full and half pours, encouraging guests to savor different pairings at one sitting. After a nationwide search, Michael Farrell, a veteran restaurateur with New Orleans roots, has been chosen as Executive Chef. Chef Farrell brings a wealth of culinary experience to the new endeavor. He served as Executive Chef in a number of acclaimed eateries throughout the nation including Alto in Denver, The Summer House on Island, Anthem in Las Vegas and Beano’s Cabin in Beaver Creek, Co. The style he brings to Le Meritage evolved over the course of his career beginning with his coastal upbringing. Chef Farrell will utilize the very finest meats, Louisiana seafood, game and classic local ingredients in the creation of dishes such as Pan-Roasted Drum with Fava Bean Succotash & Fried Green Tomatoes and Braised Beef Short Rib with Parsnip Puree & Sorrel Gremolata. The menu items have been created to compliment and pair with six specific wine categories - Light Whites, Full Body Reds, Sparklers, Full Body Whites, Fruity Reds and Spicy-Earthy Reds.

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Houston's Restaurant Present - The Garden District Trio May 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Times: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Location: Houston's Restaurant, 1755 St. Charles Ave. Phone: (504) 524-1579 Come join us at Houston's Restaurant for dinner and jazz featuring the Garden District Trio featuring David Hansen, Tom Hook & Chris Sharkey.	Remove

ALL YOUTH CHOIRS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING MEMBERS!
September 3, 2009 - March 25, 2010

Times: Thursdays 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
http://www.jpas.org
Location: Jefferson Performing Arts Center, E J High School Auditorium, 400 Phlox Street in Metairie
Phone: (504) 885-2000 ext. 211
Calling all young singers! Jefferson Performing Arts Society is currently still accepting children and teens for their Children's Choirs and the NEW JPAS Jam & Jive Show Choir! To register and join, please drop by a rehearsal time for the appropriate age level choir to fill-out the paperwork and meet the choirs! (formerly the JPAS Youth Chorale). All choirs are vocally directed by Mary Lou with accompanist Garrett Fried.
Rehearsals for the JPAS Children's Choir are Thursdays at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center, EJ High School Auditorium, 400 Phlox Street in Metairie, and continue through the Spring. There is a one-time tuition fee of $400 for the Children's Choir plus additional costuming fees. fees.

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ALL YOUTH CHOIRS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING MEMBERS!
September 19, 2009 - March 27, 2010

Times: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: St Elizabeth Seton School, 4119 Saint Elizabeth Drive
Phone: (504) 885-2000 ext. 211
Calling all young singers! Jefferson Performing Arts Society is currently still accepting children and teens for their Children's Choirs and the NEW JPAS Jam & Jive Show Choir! To register and join, please drop by a rehearsal time for the appropriate age level choir to fill-out the paperwork and meet the choirs! (formerly the JPAS Youth Chorale). All choirs are vocally directed by Mary Lou with accompanist Garrett Fried. Rehearsals for the JPAS Apprentice Choir will be Saturdays from at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, 4119 Saint Elizabeth Drive in Kenner and continue through the Spring. There is a one-time tuition fee of $300 for the Apprentice Choir plus additional costuming fees.

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Trinity Artist Series Presents - Albinas Prizgintas with Taize October 5, 2009 - November 30, 2009
Times: Mondays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. Phone: (504) 670- 2520 Come join us for Taize, every Monday in the Chapel with candlelight. Program directed by Albinas who will perform selections at the piano. The program is offered for the recovery of the city.	Remove

Gallery Bienvenu Presents - Artist: Sibylle Peretti "The Unusual Kind"
October 6, 2009 - November 28, 2009

Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Gallery Bienvenu, 518 Julia Street
Phone: (504) 525-0518
German-born artist Sibylle Peretti conjures visions of childhood and childhood lost. In Perettis works, children are often grouped in pairs, conversing wordlessly with one another or with birds, water, or flowers, as if immersed in a mystical union with nature. Her ethereal imagery and haunting thematic subtexts captivate the viewers imagination.

Perettis exhibition at Gallery Bienvenu features porcelain sculptures and mixed-media works on panel, which incorporate myriad layers of paper, oil paint, and watercolor on either side of Plexiglas panels. Her unique techniques impart a texture that complements the works conceptual nuance. Collectors and museum curators around the world have responded to Peretti's vision, which hovers between fairy tale, dream, and historic fact.

The current series was inspired by a growing fascination with children raised with little or no exposure to human beings. With their immaculate innocence, such children have intrigued storytellers and researchers for ages from Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome, who are said to have been nursed by a wolf to Victor of Aveyron, made famous by Truffault's film, The Wild Child to Genie, a feral child whose discovery made headlines in the 1970s.

These children live in a kind of private, untouchable world, the artist says, in which their honesty and purity opens doors of fantasies and dreams. With Peretti's imagery as a springboard, viewers may project themselves into the children's archaic, pre-verbal world. The works reconnect us to dormant memories or emotions, inducing free associations that encourage the mind to skim and skip where rationality alone could not lead. It is this freeing of the imagination, coupled with the rigors she lavishes on composition and surface, that so eloquently distinguishes her work.

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'Congo Square Rhythms' Exhibit
October 12, 2009 - November 20, 2009

Times: Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location:  The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc.
Phone:  (504) 558-6100
Admission:  Free
The Jazz & Heritage Gallery is pleased to announce "Congo Square Rhythms," an exhibit of paintings and mixed media works by Louisiana artists. The exhibit, will feature works by more than 25 local artists, each representing or inspired by the cultural legacy of Congo Square. Artists featured in the "Congo Square Rhythms" exhibit include: Ulrick Jean-Pierre, Shakor, Haitham Eid, Nat Williams, Sheila Phipps, Cecelia Tapplette-Pedescleaux, Bruce Brice, Larry Daniel Nevil, Michelle Levine, Ronald Jones, E. E. Williams, Michelle Lavigne, Eric Waters, Charles Simms, Ashton Ramsey, Jim Belfon, Alton Osborne, Cherice Harrison-Nelson and Latanya Clark, and others.

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WRBH Reads Their Eyes Were Watching God
October 26, 2009 - November 25, 2009

Times: Monday - Friday 2:00 pm and 8:30 pm
Location: Southern Food and Beverage Museum, 1 Poydras St, #169
Phone: (504)569-0405
Don Lewis, a New Orleans actor, will begin to read the book on Monday, Oct. 26. The readings will occur daily, Monday through Fridays at 2 p.m., and they will repeat at 8:30 p.m. Each half-hour segment amounts to about 12-14 pages, meaning that the book will be completed in about 25 installments.

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Day of the Dead festivities
October 27, 2009 - November 7, 2009

Times: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: The Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade
Phone: (504)568- 6968 or (800)568-6968
A weeklong celebration of Mexico’s Day of the Dead traditions with authentic arts, music, food, and family fun presented by the Mexican Consulate of New Orleans, The Stone Center for Latin American Studies at Tulane University, and the Louisiana State Museum. All events are free and open to the public.

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Kinder-Garden: “Creepy Crawlies in the Garden”
November 3, 2009 - November 17, 2009

Times: Tuesdays 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Location:  Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road
Phone:  (504) 488-5488, ext. 333
Admission:  $10.00 for members; $12.00 for non-members; $5.00 for each additional adult
Children ages 18 months to 3 years and their accompanying adults are invited to explore the world of insects through age-appropriate activities such as bug hunts, texture play, singing, parachute play, craft making, and worm digging in this hands-on class for young, curious learners. Program fee covers one child and one adult. Sibling discounts are offered. Shine only! Pre-registration is not required.

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Tom Dent Literary Festival
November 5, 2009 - November 7, 2009

Times: Thursday and Friday 6:30 pm; Sunday 1:00 pm
Location: The Main Library, 219 Loyola Avenue
Phone: (504) 596-2597
This is a three day festival that highlights the works of contemporary African American writers and poets. The event is named in the honor of the late New Orleans writer and historian, Thomas Covington Dent, who was a mentor to African-American writers and called attention to the African-American experience through poetry magazines and theater.

Our festival includes a Spoken Word Session, Author’s Showcase, and an afternoon forum. The spoken word poets will include the following: Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy, WordPlay NO, New Orleans Youth Slam (N.O.Y.S.), and Nik Richard "the Voice of Reason". It will be held at 6:30 pm on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Main Library, 219 Loyola Avenue. Our author's showcase will include the following: Clifton Casteel author of A Lady’s Heart and Soul: My Life as a Colored-Negro-Black-African-American, Dr. Keith Ferdinand, and Dr. D'Ann Penner authors of Overcoming Katrina: African American Voices from the Crescent City and Beyond at our Author’s Showcase.

The author’s showcase will be held at 6:30 pm on Friday, November 6, 2009 at the Main Library, 219 Loyola Avenue. Our Tom Dent forum speakers will be Carlotta Walls Lanier and Lisa Page Frazier. Carlotta Walls Lanier, the youngest member of the little rock nine and author of A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School. Lisa Frazier Page, a Dillard University alumnae and a contributor to Mrs. Lanier's book. Our forum will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the Main Library, 219 Loyola Avenue.

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15th Annual Poydras Home Art Show and Patron Party November 6, 2009 - November 8, 2009
Times: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: 5354 Magazine Street Phone: (504) 897-0535 Come join us for the 15th Annual Poydras Home Art Show and Patron Party. There will be great food, traditional and contemporary paintings, photography, sculpture, metalwork, pottery, jewelry and fine crafts by regional artists. Music by Deacon John.	Remove

Hermes Bar at Antoine's Restaurant Present - The I.Q. featuring members of The Iguanas
November 6, 2009

Times: 1st Set: 9:30 pm / 2nd Set: 11:00 pm
Location: Hermes Bar at Antoine's Restaurant, 713 St. Louis Street
Phone: (504) 581-4422
The I.Q. is a side project of the renowned New Orleans roots band. The Iguanas and features some of New Orleans' most talented and respected musicians. The I.Q. will offer up a musical combination of classic as well as surprise tunes that are sure to make for a fantastic musical evening. This innovative side project is a must see for all New Orleans music fans.

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Tales of the Cocktail Presents - L'HEURE VERTE The Green Hour Presented by Lucid Absinthe
November 6, 2009 - November 20, 2009

Times: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Absinthe Museum of America, 823 Rue Royale, French Quarter, between Rue St. Ann and Rue Dumaine
Phone: (877) 737-2772
Enjoy free tastings every Friday in November. Complimentary absinthe lecture and tasting with Master Distiller Ted Breaux November 13th and 14th. Lucid Absinthe and The Absinthe Museum of America are re-instituting "l'heure verte" also known as "The Green Hour." It was in the late 1800's that 5 pm became known in France as a social time to sit back and relax, sharing a glass of absinthe with friends.

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The World War II Museum unveils The Victory Theatre Opening November 6, 2009 - November 7, 2009
Location: 945 Magazine Street Phone: (504) 527-6012 Come join us for the Victory Theatre Opening. The National World War II Museum unveils its new, $60 million expansion with a weekend full of celebratory activities. Nov 7 features the Victory Stomp block party with music by Grammy winner Irma Thomas, among others, topped off by an over the top fireworks display.	Remove

20th Anniversary Mirliton Festival
November 7, 2009

Times: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
http://www.mirlitonfestival.com
Location: Markey Park, 700 block of Piety between Royal and Dauphine Street
Admission: $5.00 - BNA Members $3.00 - Children Under 5 Free
Come enjoy Bywater's best: full day line up of local musicians featuring Morning 40, the Zydepunks and more; plus local restaurant foods highlighting mirliton dishes; local artists; and lots of local color - Bywaterites! Held in lovely Markey Park, any profits benefit programs of the Bywater Neighborhood Association.

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AARP Sponsors “Walk in the Park” for New Orleans Residents
November 7, 2009

Times: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Palmer Park, at the corner of Carrollton Ave. & Claiborne Ave.
AARP Louisiana invites Carrollton residents and other New Orleanians for a “Walk in the Park” this Saturday to celebrate healthy living with well known local musicians and chefs. Attendees will receive pedometers to measure the distances they walk while strolling through the park and walking at home. Free health screenings and information will be provided by AARP and community organizations, including Daughters of Charity.

Booths with give-a-ways and publications will line the sidewalks of Palmer Park. Music will be presented throughout the Walk by Charmaine Neville, David Batiste, Jr., The Free Agents Brass Band, The Pigeon Town Steppers, Reverend Lois Dejean and Ronald Robinson and the Second Edition.

Food vendors will feature local cuisine including healthy soul food from LCD Catering, a fresh barbeque showcase with former White House Master Chef Ronnie Seaton, and healthy choices from Robert's Fresh Market, Lebanon's Cafe, and the Hollygrove Farm and Market. AARP offers this free event in honor of Ayana McHenry, a 36-year old African American woman who died earlier this year from a heart attack. Ms McHenry was a volunteer with AARP’s Futures Council, a group of young professionals dedicated to improving health in Louisiana. She worked as a development officer at Southern University.

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Ashe Drum Circle at Neighborhood Partnership Network Festival
November 7, 2009

Times: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location:  Harney Elementary School Grounds - 2503 Willow Street
Phone:  504) 569-9070 or (504) 813-9008
Admission:  Free
Join us for the Ashe Drum Circle at Neighborhood Partnership Network Festival. The drum circle, led by Luther Gray, is comprised of male and female participants ages 3 to 93, who play or learn to play African drums. Bring a drum or borrow one from the Circle.

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Garden District Gallery Group Invitation Exhibition: FIRE, EARTH, AIR, WATER: THE ELEMENTS November 7, 2009 - November 28, 2009
Times: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm http://www.gardendistrictgallery.com Location: 1332 Washington Ave. (Corner of Washington Ave. & Coliseum St.) Phone: (504) 891-3032 Admission: FREE Come join us for Garden District Gallery Group Invitation Exhibition: FIRE, EARTH, AIR, WATER: THE ELEMENTS.	Remove

Hermes Bar at Antoine's Restaurant Present - Glen David Andrews
November 7, 2009

Times: 1st Set: 9:30 pm / 2nd Set: 11:00 pm
Location: Hermes Bar at Antoine's Restaurant, 713 St. Louis Street
Phone: (504) 581-4422
In New Orleans, the city that gave the world jazz, a young trombone player and vocalist is proudly taking that style of music into the 21st Century. Glen David Andrews, articulates his city's deep musical heritage through his performing better than anyone his age. He has one foot planted in the more contemporary, funky sounds that define today's New Orleans brass band scene; meanwhile, Andrews shows his elders the respect he believes they deserve, as his other foot rests firmly in the music's time-honored traditions.

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House of Blues Present - Pretty Lights plus Alex B November 7, 2009
Times: 9:00 pm Door opens; 10:00 pm Show http://www.hob.com Location: House of Blues, 225 Decatur St. Phone: (504) 310-4999 Admission: $16.50 Come join us at the House of Blues for Pretty Lights plus Alex B.	Remove

Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta featuring Neal Caine November 7, 2009
Times: 8:00 pm Location: Royal Sonesta, 300 Bourbon Street Phone: (504) 553-2299 Come join us at the Royal Sonesta for Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse featuring Neal Caine.	Remove

Lionel Ferbos w/Palm Court Jazz Band November 7, 2009
Times: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Location: Palm Court Jazz Cafe, 1204 Decatur St. Phone: (504) 525-0200 Join us for a Creole cuisine and live Traditional Jazz entertainment featuring Lionel Ferbos with the Palm Court Jazz Band.	Remove

Louisiana Philharmonic Presents - Tchaikovsky Pathètique November 7, 2009
Times: 8:00 pm http://www.lpomusic.com Location: Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts Phone: (504) 523-6530 Admission: $15.00 - $65.00 The Louisiana Philharmonic Presents Tchaikovsky Pathètique at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre.	Remove

Tulane University Greenwave vs UTEP Miners November 7, 2009
Times: 2:30 pm http://www.tulanegreenwave.com Location: Louisiana Superdome Phone: (504) 861-9283 Admission: $17.00, $20.00, and $35.00 Tulane University Greenwave football vs UTEP Miners.	Remove

David Torkanowsky presents Mason’s VIP Lounge Revisited featuring Germaine Bazzle and special guests November 8, 2009
Times: 8:00 pm Location: Royal Sonesta, 300 Bourbon Street Phone: (504) 553-2299 Come join us at the Royal Sonesta for Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse featuring David Torkanowsky Mason’s VIP Lounge Revisited featuring Germaine Bazzle and special guests.	Remove

Lucien Barbarin w/Palm Court Jazz Band November 8, 2009
Times: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Location: Palm Court Jazz Cafe, 1204 Decatur St. Phone: (504) 525-0200 Join us for a Creole cuisine and live Traditional Jazz entertainment featuring Lucien Barbarin with the Palm Court Jazz Band.	Remove

Southern Rep Theatre Presents the Regional Premiere of I AM MY OWN WIFE
November 8, 2009

Times: Sunday 3:00 pm
http://www.southernrep.com
Location:  3rd Fl in The Shops at Canal Place, edge of the French Quarter
Phone:  (504) 522-6545
Admission:  $29.00
Join us at the Southern Rep Theatre for the Regional Premiere of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize Winner I AM MY OWN WIFE. I AM MY OWN WIFE, written by Doug Wright is the hauntingly complex true tale of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a German transvestite who successfully outwitted not only the Nazis and Communists, but could also spot a priceless antique at 100 yards. The play is the hauntingly complex true tale of the quietly dignified Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a German transvestite who not only outwitted the Nazis and Communists, but could also spot a priceless antique at 100 yards. Playwright Doug Wright spent ten years interviewing Charlotte and developing this play. For Charlotte collected antiques from abandoned or bombed houses, enough to turn her East Berlin home into a museum, and transform the basement into a salon and haven for gay artists and intellectuals struggling to survive under the repressive regime.

She received the Medal of Honor from the reunified German government for preserving antiques and culture. But before her life was over, all of her life story would be called into question. Yet this is not a story about being gay, not a story about being a cross-dresser and not a story about cold war politics. It is a story about survival and one astounding person. And, by the way, its funny, too. Directed by Carl Walker - Co-Production with All Kinds of Theatre. Southern Rep provides discounts for students, seniors, active military, K-12 teachers, and theatre professionals (I.D. required).

Directed by Carl Walker - Co-Production with All Kinds of Theatre. Southern Rep provides discounts for students, seniors, active military, K-12 teachers, and theatre professionals (I.D. required).

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Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta - Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band November 9, 2009
Times: 8:00 pm Location: Royal Sonesta, 300 Bourbon Street Phone: (504)553-2299 Come join us at the Royal Sonesta for Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse featuring Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band.	Remove

House of Blues Present - Son Volt November 10, 2009
Times: 7:30 pm Door opens; 8:00 pm Show http://www.hob.com Location: The Parish at the House of Blues, 225 Decatur St. Phone: (504) 310-4999 Admission: $18.50 Come join us at the House of Blues for Son Volt.	Remove

Tea on Tuesday: “Skin Care for Health and Beauty with Dr. Barbara Bopp of Bopp Dermatology”
November 10, 2009

Times: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location:  Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road
Phone:  (504) 488-5488, ext. 339
Admission:  $25.00 for members; $30.00 for non-members
Join us for an afternoon of beauty with dermatologist Dr. Barbara Bopp, as she explores tricks and treatments to keep your skin looking healthy and youthful. Learn how to cultivate the radiant “glow” that comes from healthy, nourished skin, and put your best face forward at holiday gatherings. A traditional tea will be served after the lecture with a selection of scones, pastries, homemade lemon curd, and finger sandwiches. Visit The Shop at Longue Vue to purchase your holiday serving ware and other special items!

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Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium and Audubon Insectarium FREE ADMISSION for Veterans on Veteran’s Day
November 11, 2009

Times: 10:00 am
Location: Audubon Zoo is located at 6500 Magazine Street. Audubon Aquarium is at #1 Canal Street, and Audubon Insectarium is located at 423 Canal Street
Phone: (800) 774-7394
Veterans are invited to visit Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and Audubon Insectarium in New Orleans free of charge on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2009. A coupon available on Audubon’s web site at www.auduboninstitute.org is good for complimentary admission for a veteran with valid military ID and four guests. Military personnel (active or retired) must accompany the group.

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Opera On Tap
November 11, 2009

Times: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location:  The Rusty Nail, 1100 Constance Street New Orleans, LA
Phone:  (504) 529-2278, ext 222
Admission:  Free
Now in its 3rd season, Opera on Tap - New Orleans is attracting people from around the world. The Rusty Nail is the Opera On Tap - New Orleans home base. Since the first performance in 2005, it became very clear that there was, and continues to be, an untapped audience starved for intense, acoustic, musical experiences. Join us at these fun nights out.

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Why People Live in New Orleans Book Tour Book Signing
November 11, 2009

Times: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location:  West Jefferson Medical Center, 1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero
Phone:  (504) 444-4908
Admission:  FREE
Join local author, Christine Ewy, as she signs Why People Live in New Orleans, a book that in less than three months is touching the minds and hearts of people locally, around the country, and in Europe. See why Hal Clark is impressed with the way it looks like New Orleans and Kathleen Duvic thinks it should be read in Washington, in all high schools, and given to tourists in N.O. In time for Christmas, explore the book residents have bought for their Christmas lists, for volunteers who helped their community, and for friends and family now living out of state. Some people still wonder why the nation and world need people to live here and why we current residents choose to do so. Come see the book that can help you share your passion and spread this collective answer from New Orleans.

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Leroy Jones & Katja Toivola-Jones w/Crescent City joymakers November 12, 2009
Times: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Location: Palm Court Jazz Cafe, 1204 Decatur St. Phone: (504) 525-0200 Join us for a Creole cuisine and live Traditional Jazz entertainment featuring Leroy Jones & Katja Toivola-Jones with the Crescent City Joymakers.	Remove

Southern Rep Theatre Presents the Regional Premiere of I AM MY OWN WIFE
November 12, 2009 - November 22, 2009

Times: Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday Matinee at 3:00 pm
http://www.southernrep.com
Location:  3rd Fl in The Shops at Canal Place, edge of the French Quarter
Phone:  (504) 522-6545
Admission:  $29.00
Join us at the Southern Rep Theatre for the Regional Premiere of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize Winner I AM MY OWN WIFE. I AM MY OWN WIFE, written by Doug Wright is the hauntingly complex true tale of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a German transvestite who successfully outwitted not only the Nazis and Communists, but could also spot a priceless antique at 100 yards. The play is the hauntingly complex true tale of the quietly dignified Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a German transvestite who not only outwitted the Nazis and Communists, but could also spot a priceless antique at 100 yards. Playwright Doug Wright spent ten years interviewing Charlotte and developing this play. For Charlotte collected antiques from abandoned or bombed houses, enough to turn her East Berlin home into a museum, and transform the basement into a salon and haven for gay artists and intellectuals struggling to survive under the repressive regime.

She received the Medal of Honor from the reunified German government for preserving antiques and culture. But before her life was over, all of her life story would be called into question. Yet this is not a story about being gay, not a story about being a cross-dresser and not a story about cold war politics. It is a story about survival and one astounding person. And, by the way, its funny, too. Directed by Carl Walker - Co-Production with All Kinds of Theatre. Southern Rep provides discounts for students, seniors, active military, K-12 teachers, and theatre professionals (I.D. required).

Directed by Carl Walker - Co-Production with All Kinds of Theatre. Southern Rep provides discounts for students, seniors, active military, K-12 teachers, and theatre professionals (I.D. required). No Performances the week of "Thanksgiving" November 26 - November 29.

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Absinthe Museum of America Presents a New "Absinthe of the Month"
November 13, 2009

Times: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Absinthe Museum of America, 823 Rue Royale, French Quarter, between Rue St. Ann and Rue Dumaine
Lucid Absinthe Supérieure is the first genuine absinthe made with real Grande Wormwood to be legally available in the United States in 95 years. Established as the absinthe category leader on the U.S. market, Lucid is proud to be at the forefront of educating the American public on absinthe. Special guest on November 13th will be Master Distiller and absinthe historian Ted Breaux.

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Bon Operatit at the Inn On Bourbon November 13, 2009
Times: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm http://www.bonoperatit.com Location: The Inn On Bourbon 541 Bourbon Street Phone: (504) 524-7611 Admission: Free Opera Returns to Bourbon Street! Free Opera performances at the IOB's Puccini Bar.	Remove

New Orleans Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers
November 13, 2009

Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style! Tickets as low as $13.00

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The Inn on Bourbon's Opera Returns To Bourbon Street Series November 13, 2009
Times: 7:00 pm Location: The Inn on Bourbon, 541 Bourbon Street Phone: (504) 524-7611 Admission: Free The Inn on Bourbon is continuing its Opera Returns to Bourbon Series with a jam packed schedule of free opera performances. Come celebrate with food, special opera themed cocktails and fun at The IOB's Puccini Bar.	Remove

Tulane Women's Basketball vs. Louisiana-Monroe November 13, 2009
Times: 5:30 pm http://tulanegreenwave.com Location: Fogelman Arena Phone: (504) 861-WAVE Admission: $10.00 Tulane Women's Basketball vs. Louisiana-Monroe.	Remove

Girl Scout Day at Longue Vue
November 14, 2009

Times: 10:00am - 4:00 pm
Location:  Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road
Phone:  (504) 488-5488, ext. 339
Admission:  $5.00 for Scouts and Scout Leaders
Take a guided tour through the lovely house at Longue Vue and then leisurely explore the gardens. Girl Scouts and Scout leaders will receive the special ticket price of $5 per person. A minimum of 15 people per tour and advance registration are required.

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New Orleans Arena Presents - Steve Harvey with nephew Tommy November 14, 2009
Times: 7:30 pm Location: New Oreleans Arena Phone: (504) 587-3663 or (800) 756-7074 Admission: $42.50 - $48.50 Join us at the New Orleans Arena for a night of Comedy featuring the hilarious Steve Harvey with nephew Tommy. Please note this is an adults only show (18 years and up).	Remove

Congo Square Rhythms Festival
November 15, 2009

Times: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
http://www.jazzandheritage.org
Location: Congo Square/Armstrong Park
Phone: (504) 558-6100
The third annual Congo Square Rhythms Festival celebrates the historic role of Congo Square as the birthplace of American music. It was there that African slaves gathered on Sunday afternoons to practice their ancestral traditions - influencing all of the styles that would emerge from New Orleans' cultural melting pot. With performances of authentic African drumming and dance plus food, arts and crafts, it's a fun event for the whole family.

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Convention & Business Services

Gulf Coast Tent Rentals
2301 Albany Street Suite C Kenner, LA 70065 Phone: (504) 468-8368 Fax: (504) 468-8371 Website: www.gulfcoast-tent.com E-Mail: info@gulfcoast-tent.com	Remove

Mardi Gras Productions, Inc
1201 Annunciation St. New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 529-5555 Fax: (504) 529-1994 Website: www.mardigrasproductions.com E-Mail: tony@mardigrasproductions.com	Remove

ProExhibits USA, a division of Impact Advertising Group LLC
3649 Crown Point Court Jacksonville, FL 32257 Toll-Free: (800) 373-7317 Phone: (904) 262-6767 Fax: (904) 262-6776 Website: www.proexhibitsusa.com E-Mail: proexusa@bellsouth.net	Remove

Getting Around

Grace's Transportation
New Orleans, LA Phone: (504) 416-2330 Website: www.gracestransportation.com E-Mail: tvinet2@charter.net	Remove

Projects with Purpose
2561 CitiPlace Court Suite 750-236 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: (225) 202-3420 Fax: (225) 927-1600 E-Mail: charlotte@projectswithpurpose.org	Remove

R.T.A.
2817 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70119-2677 Phone: (504) 827-8392 Fax: (504) 827-8421 Website: www.norta.com E-Mail: disidore@norta.com	Remove

Nightlife

Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
641 Bourbon St. New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 522-8818 Fax: (504) 524-3856 E-Mail: enricaann@bellsouth.net	Remove

Restaurants

Creole Skillet Restaurant, The
200 Julia Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 304-6318 Fax: (504) 304-2659 Website: www.thecreoleskillet.com E-Mail: michelle@thecreoleskillet.com	Remove

Crescent City Brewhouse
527 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Toll-Free: (888) 819-9330 Phone: (504) 522-0571 Fax: (504) 522-0577 Website: www.crescentcitybrewhouse.com E-Mail: groupsales@crescentcitybrewhouse.com	Remove

Emeril's Delmonico Restaurant & Bar
1300 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 525-4937 Fax: (504) 595-2206 Website: www.emerils.com E-Mail: sandy.odom@emerillagasse.com	Remove

Felipe's Taqueria
301 N. Peters St New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 267-4406 Fax: (504) 302-2613 Website: www.felipesneworleans.com E-Mail: info@felipesneworleans.com	Remove

Galatoire's
209 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 525-2021 Fax: (504) 525-5900 Website: www.galatoires.com E-Mail: cgaudet@galatoires.com	Remove

Grand Isle Restaurant
575 Convention Center Blvd New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 520-8530 Fax: (504) 520-8531 Website: www.grandislerestaurant.com E-Mail: info@grandislerestaurant.com	Remove

Grocery Deli and Catering, The
2854 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70115 Toll-Free: (866) 915-3829 Phone: (504) 895-9524 Website: www.thegroceryneworleans.com E-Mail: m_eleanor@yahoo.com	Remove

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
1104 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: (504) 592-2565 Fax: (504) 592-2555 Website: www.margaritavilleneworleans.com E-Mail: tyra@margaritaville.com	Remove

Mother's Restaurant/ Mother's Next Door
401 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 523-2917 Fax: (504) 596-2109 Website: www.mothersrestaurant.net E-Mail: mthrrest@aol.com	Remove

Upperline Restaurant
1413 Upperline St. New Orleans, LA 70115-4037 Phone: (504) 891-9822 Fax: (504) 891-7794 Website: www.upperline.com E-Mail: jonola@worldnet.att.net	Remove

Shopping

Walgreen Drugstores
619 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 828-5071 Fax: (504) 837-0008 Website: www.walgreens.com	Remove

Tours

Save Our Cemeteries, Inc.
501 Basin St Basin St. Station #3C New Orleans, LA 70112 Toll-Free: () Phone: (504) 525-3377 Fax: (504) 525-6677 Website: www.saveourcemeteries.org E-Mail: soc@saveourcemeteries.org	Remove

Visitor Information Resources

Insight Media - Great City Guides
6310 Balsam Lane North Maple Grove, MN 55369 Toll-Free: (866) 551-2489 Phone: (763) 245-0554 Fax: (323) 417-4896 Website: www.greatcityguides.com E-Mail: dsmith@greatcityguides.com	Remove

What To Do

Audubon Insectarium
423 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70115 Toll-Free: (800) 774-7394 Phone: (504) 581-4629 Fax: (504) 212-5157 Website: www.AudubonInstitute.org E-Mail: air@auduboninstitute.org	Remove

Destrehan Plantation
13034 River Road Destrehan, LA 70047-0005 Toll-Free: (877) 453-2095 Phone: (985) 764-9315 Fax: (985) 725-1929 Website: www.DestrehanPlantation.org E-Mail: destplan@aol.com	Remove

Louisiana Children's Museum
420 Julia St. New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 523-1357 Fax: (504) 529-3666 Website: www.lcm.org E-Mail: mail@lcm.org	Remove

St. Patrick's Church
724 Camp Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 525-4413 Fax: (504) 568-1324 Website: www.oldstpatricks.org E-Mail: jessiebrupbacher@hotmail.com	Remove

Where to Stay

1870 Banana Courtyard French Quarter/New Orleans B&B
1422 N. Rampart St. New Orleans, LA 70116- Toll-Free: (800) 842-4748 Phone: (504) 947-4475 Fax: (504) 949-5689 Website: www.bananacourtyard.com E-Mail: bananacour@aol.com	Remove

1896 O'Malley House
120 South Pierce Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Toll-Free: (866) 226-1896 Phone: (504) 488-5896 Fax: (504) 483-3791 Website: www.1896omalleyhouse.com E-Mail: larry@1896omalleyhouse.com	Remove

Audubon Park House
6022 Pitt Street New Orleans, LA 70118- Toll-Free: () Phone: (504) 899-1010 Fax: () Website: www.audubonparkhouse.net E-Mail: audubonparkhouse@gmail.com	Remove

Auld Sweet Olive Bed & Breakfast
2460 North Rampart Street New Orleans, LA 70117 Toll-Free: (877) 470-5323 Phone: (504) 947-4332 Website: www.sweetolive.com E-Mail: sweetolivebb@aol.com	Remove

Balcony Guesthouse
2483 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70117 Toll-Free: (800) 395-2124 Phone: (504) 945-4425 Fax: (504) 947-7508 Website: www.balconyguesthouse.com E-Mail: contactus@balconyguesthouse.com	Remove

Bourgoyne Guest House
839 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: (504) 524-3621 Website: www.bourgoynehouse.com E-Mail: jbourgoyne1@bellsouth.net	Remove

Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center
1201 Convention Center Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70130-8904 Toll-Free: (866) 311-1200 Phone: (504) 566-9990 Fax: (504) 566-9997 Website: www.neworleanshamptoninns.com E-Mail: kjacobs@highpointe.com	Remove

Hampton Inn Laplace
4288 Highway 51 Laplace, LA 70068 Toll-Free: (800) 426-7866 Phone: (985) 652-5002 Fax: (985) 651-3009 Website: www.hampton.com E-Mail: vimal@cajunlodging.com	Remove

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - East
7049 Bullard Avenue New Orleans, LA 70128 Toll-Free: (800) HOLIDAY Phone: (504) 324-4800 Fax: (504) 324-5555 Website: www.hiexpress.com E-Mail: hiexno@gmail.com	Remove

Hotel Provincial
1024 Chartres St. New Orleans, LA 70116-3298 Toll-Free: (800) 535-7922 Phone: (504) 581-4995 Fax: (504) 581-1018 Website: www.hotelprovincial.com E-Mail: mmack@hotelprovincial.com	Remove

La Quinta Inn & Suites Downtown
301 Camp Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Toll-Free: (800) 531-5900 Phone: (504) 598-9977 Fax: (504) 598-9978 Website: www.laquinta.com E-Mail: lq0983dos1@laquinta.com	Remove

Le Richelieu in the French Quarter
1234 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70116-2507 Toll-Free: (800) 535-9653 Phone: (504) 529-2492 Fax: (504) 524-8179 Website: www.lerichelieuhotel.com E-Mail: groupsales@lerichelieuhotel.com	Remove

Maison DuBois Bed and Breakfast
1419 Dauphine St. New Orleans, LA 70116 Toll-Free: (866) 948-1619 Phone: (866) 948-1619 Fax: (504) 944-1946 Website: www.maisondubois.net E-Mail: contact@maisondubois.net	Remove

New Orleans West KOA
11129 Jefferson Hwy. River Ridge, LA 70123 Toll-Free: (800) 562-5110 Phone: (504) 467-1792 Website: www.neworleansrvcamp.com E-Mail: neworleanskoa@bellsouth.net	Remove

Sully Mansion Bed & Breakfast
2631 Prytania St. New Orleans, LA 70130 Toll-Free: (800) 364-2414 Phone: (504) 891-0457 Fax: (504) 269-0793 Website: www.sullymansion.com E-Mail: sullym@bellsouth.net	Remove

Windsor Court Hotel
300 Gravier Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Toll-Free: (800) 262-2662 Phone: (504) 523-6000 Fax: (504) 596-4513 Website: www.windsorcourthotel.com E-Mail: muram@windsorcourthotel.com	Remove

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